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As parents know only too well, planning a holiday that appeals to both adults and children can be no easy task. It can be a real challenge to find the balance between a fun, activity-packed break for the kids and a relaxing, rejuvenating time for Mum and Dad. One answer may be closer than you …

by Diane Wiltshire I always found skiing and bicycling to be two of the most enjoyable—not to mention invigorating—sports for families. While living in the U.S., our family frequently took to the nearby slopes or spent weekends exploring new bike paths, yet somehow we were hesi­tant to pursue these activities in Japan. Ski trips seemed …

by Mike Marklew It’s here. In Japanese it’s called natsu yasumi. The first word is “summer” and the second, “vacation.” I prefer to think of the period as “nut’s vaca­tion.” You’ve got to be nuts to participate. For a start, it is only five or six days long. In most other countries you can spend …